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Padel Courts Blocked Despite Local Need | Leicester News
A gym owner in Coalville, Rob Thurston, was stunned when his $1 million plan to build eight padel courts was rejected by the local council — despite zero objections and ample space. Forced to scale back to just three courts, he argues the council ignored a documented shortage of padel facilities in the area and prioritized industrial land over community leisure, especially as 4,000 new homes are being built nearby. The planning process alone cost him $15,000, and he’s furious that no one raised concerns — even from environmental officers. This case exposes a growing tension between…
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